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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30
A GOOD OLD AGE.

Sister Elinora Walsh, OF Mt. de Chautal,
Dies, In Her Eighty-First Year.
At ten minutes past seven o'clock last
evening, Sister ElinOra Walsh, Of Mt de
Chantal, died at the Institution, rich in
years and the glory of her calling. Before
she entered the SisterhOOd she was Louisa
c. Walsh, of Philadelphia, and came to
Wheeling about the year 1913, and was
one of the original founders of a convent
in this city, the institution being on the
corner of Eoff and Fourteenth streets.
There the SisterhOod remained and pros
pered until about the year 1865, when they
removed to the present new and beautiful
location, Mt de Chantal, which has be-
come famed all over the country as one OF
the foremost institutions of learning
in the United States, and much of its sue
cess is due to her wise advice and judi
cious management, she having a number
Of times officiated as Mother Superior.
She was doubtless the oldest member OF
the SisterhOod of the Visitation, apd her
death is very deeply regretted by all who
tunate enough to know her intimately.
She was q woman revered for her Christian
character and womanly graces, and respect.
ed and esteemed for her learning and cult.
walton. She had been in feeble health foI
some time, and while her death was moi
unexpected, it was none the less a shock.
She had reached the ripe age Of eighty"Ont
vaarS
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Movements OF Citizens and the Coming
and Going of strangers.
Mr. Howard Hastings, of LaBelle street,
left yesterday on a trip to California.
Mr. f. Buchanan was congratulated by
his friends yesterday over the safe arrival
of bouncing boy baby.
Mrs. Lyle received u telegram yesterday
summoning her to Newark, o. called there
by the death of her nephew, Mr.. Edward
WOtring, son of DIR. J. Wotring.
Miss Emily and Mr.. George Yahn last
evening Jointly celebrated their birthday
at their home ON Seventeenth street. Quite
a number of their friends were present and
spent 4 most delightful evening in various
social amusements. r freshments were
served at the proper hour and were highly
enjoyed.
A number OF our most accomplished so
ciety Young ladies entertained their gen
tlemen friends in n delightful manner at
Franzheim's Hall, last evening. Each
maiden invited the happy young gentle
man whom she desired TO be her escort,
by sending him a note containing bow Of
certain cOlored ribbon, by which he was 10
distinguish her when he arrived at the
hall, where the ladies all previously as
sembled, chaperOned by q number of ma
irons. Kramer was on hand, and, of
course, all had delightful time.
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In returning thanks to you for my miraculous
cure of eczema or salt rheum, deemlt advisable
TO give you a detailed account OF my case, and
as there is and always will be aprejudice against
publish this testimonial and all inquiries, by let
Ter or in person, / will cheerfully answer. do
this that people who go on year after year pay
ing out large sums OF money to incompetent
physicians and receive no cure, or even relief, or
end in filling premature grave, as was nearly
my case may be induced TO make trial OF the
wonderful CUTICURA REMEDIES.
At the age of three months a rash mace us APP
pearance on my face. A physician was called,
he said teething was the cause he prescribed
some cooling medicine, but the sores spread TO
nv ears and head. Another NJ. ID. was called:
He profeSsed TO know all about the case, called
il dKlng's Evil" and prescribed g,npowder,
birthstone and lard mixed into salye, but the
disease continued. They could not do anything
with it. Another prescribed borax water and
-four: another, linsecd pOultices; None OF
them did me any good at all, but made me worse
The disease continued undated; II spread 10 my
arms and legs, till was laid up entirely, and
from continual sitting on the hoor on pillow
my limbs contracted so that lost all control oil
them, and was utterly helpless My mother
would have u lit me out and into bed. could
get around the house OH my hands ana tcet, put
could not get my clothes OH at all, and hsd 70
wear sort of dressing gown. My hair had all
matted down or fallen of, and my head, tace,
and ears were one scab and had To have
towel on my head all the time III the summer To
keep the flies Of. My parents consulted prom
inent physician and surgeon here in Chicago
1.-THE other physicians before mentioned were of
Dundas and Hamilton. Canada), he said he
could do nothing for me, that the chances were
that would grow out of II, or that II would
strike inwardly and kill me in time. lie wanted
TO cut the sinews of my legs 80 that could walk,
but would not let him. for If did get better !
would have no control Of them.
The disease continued in this manner until
was seventeen years old, and one day in Janu-
ary 1879 in the Chicago II ibuRe, / read an &C.
case 50 exactly that thought, as last resort, TO
give them trial.
When first applied the CUTICURA, was all
raw aud bleeding from scratching myself but
when applied 1t went asleep almost immedl-
ately, something had not done for years, the
effect was so soothing.
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The first morning AFTER using it my flesh q had
no skin only on the end Of my nose) was pink
color. Next day 1t was kind Of white, and
could place my hands on the sores without II be.
ing painful. In about two weeks could stand
straight, but not walk, | was so weak, but my
sores were nearly well. Then commenced the
use of the CUTICURA RESoLvENT, and in three
DAYS was worse than ever. was one mass OF
pinples from the top Of my head TO the soles OF
my feet: to say they were painful would not do
Justice TO the case In from two 10 four days they
burst and left a small scale, which dropped OF
and left the spot pure and the skin white, and as
near as can Judge was cured in about six 10
eight weeks and up 10 this date e. C. from Janu-
ary 1872 TO January, 1851, have not been sick
in any way, or have had ihe least signs of the
disease reappearing on me. have an excellent
appetite have the very best of health. My limbs
are straight, supple and strong have been eX-
posed 10 all sorts OF weather without the least
signs of the disease yet, The only difference
find in myself is that my skin is finer softer, and
not so liable TO get chapped as is other persons
No doubt many persons Will not boileve this
almost improbable story, many Will lhlnK II
grossly exaggerated. / don't blame them bit
II they do, but To satisfy themselves, they can
cali or write 10 me and find out II what have
written above is true or not. There are many
persons who can testify 10 the wonderful cure
have received by your CuTlCURA REMEDIES.
Gentlemen, lei me again thank you formy cure.
373l Dearborn St., W. J. MCDONALD.
CHICAGO, ILL, Jan. 20, 1887.
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THE SUNDAY REGISTER.
New Features to be Introduced to Our
Readers Tomorrow.

New Features to be Introduced to Our
Readers Tomorrow.
The edition of the SUNDAY REGISTER,
published tomorrow, will contain two
features we'll calculated TO command the
attention of the public. One of these is
the initial letter of 4 special London cores
pendent, Mr.. Robert p. Porter, the we'll
known journalist and writer on industrial
questions and social life abroad. These
letters will be devoted to the workers Of
London alone, and all the curious ana in
teresting phases of industrial life in the
worlds metropolis will be described in n
most entertaining way. The queer peo-
ple whom Mr.. Porter has met in his tours
of the great city have been interviewed,
and their stories are told III their own
language. The text will he accompanied
by numerous illustrations by notable ar
fists, and will form leading feature of
the series The letter appearing tomorrow
is devoted to that inimitable character,
1.-THE London Cabman," giving his social
condition and an insight into the famous
Society of Cabmen. There are several cap
ital pictures.
Another feature of morrOw's paper
will be paper by Prof. Charles X. Shreve,
of Martins Ferry, on Cyclones and Tor
nados," in the course of which this topic
is discussed in an exhaustive and able
manner. 1t will be OF great interest.
Besides these papers, the contents of the
paper will be of undoubted value to read
ers. Our special Washington correspond
ent writes of the rich women of America
in bright and gOssipy way; the second in
stallment OF Jess" will be given, in
which the peculiar story Of NJ. Haggard is
further deveveloped, and besides there will
be large amount of news, local, neigh
borhood, labor and Geographic, and a large
amount OF miscellany.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30
The Boy Tramp"

Nine. Melville and her son Augustin,
in The Boy Tramp" drew an elegant
house at the Grand last night. The play is
indeed good one, but is not to be Judged
by the name, which is very deceiving. II
is not wild, wierd drama with miracu.
lous escapes, etc, bat shows what really
happens in high and low life in larger
cities. Mime. Neuville acts the part OF
Mrs EarlstOn" TO perfection, while the
son keeps the audience in roar of laugh
ter during the whole time be is on the
stage. "Myra Wayne, the Gambling
House Mistress" was fiaeIy impersonated
by Miss Carrie Watson, beautiful young
lady, who knows how to act the part to
perfection, (she is perfectly at home on
the stage), and draws forth the deserved
approval of the audience at almost every
move. The piece will be produced this
afternoon, and for the last time this even
ing.
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PASSED AGAIN.

Mr.. Cruise moved to suspend the rules,
and take up the ordinance appropriating
money for the expenses of the city for the
current fiscal year, amended and adopted
by majority vote in this Branch at Tues
day evenings session. The motion was
agreed to.
When the ordinance was before the
Branch, Mr.. Allison moved that its con-
sideration be postponed until after the
election of a member of the Board Of Public
Works, to fill the vacancy Occasioned by
the resignation of Mr.. 0dbert. The motion
was lost.
A debate upon the question Of whether
or not the ordinance could be properly
voted upon at an adjourned session then
sprang up, and was continued for some
time. Bye and bye President Gilleland
decided the paper was in order, and a vote
being reached, the ordinance was once
more adopted, as follows: Ayes-Messrs.
Auber, Butts, Davis, Cruise, Gundling,
Marsh, Maxwell, Miller, Mitchell, Pracht,
Prayer, Steger, VOckler, Warner, Whyte
and Young.-16. Nays-Massrs. Allison,
Bremen, Garvin, Harrell, Hartong, Jaeger
Jones and Mr.. Presidents.
This puts the ordinance in force for sure,
and the next pay day will be duly hOnored
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30
SHADOWS OF A GREAT CITY.
A Splendid Company and Play at IL

A Splendid Company and Play ut the
Opera House, Last Evening.
AgoOd sized audience greeted Shadows
OF a Great City," at the Opera House, last
evening, and many of those who attended
were agreeably disappointed. Too much
cannot be said Of the company which is
one Of the most evenly splendid ones ap-
pearing in the city for many weeks Miss
Helen Rand in her dual roles was
superb. She possesses beauty as
well as talent and made hit last evening.
Miss Annie Ward Tiffany has been seen in
Wheeling before, and as Bridget Roonan
last evening she was splendid. Messrs
VIM S. Haskins, Geo. r Edeson, II. w.
Herman, w. w. Allen and Mr.. W. H.
Burton all sustained their roles in an eI-
cellent manner. In fact the company and
piece is as good as seen on the Opera
House stage for some time, while the seen
cry excels any this season. The piece will
be repeated at the matinee this afternoon
and this evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30
Another CHANGE.

The Citizens Building Association, No.
,, meets again this evening, at the Office of
the Fire and Marine Insurance Company,
No. 1l47 Main street All our readers who
are not stockholders should go this evening
and purchase stock. 1t is an investment
that you will never regret. Any one who
has never been connected with an institu-
ton of this kind can have the matter fully
explained at this evenings meeting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30
Back Among Us.

Mr.. ]. A. Criswell, an old Wheeling
musician, who for several years past has
been travelling with minstrel companies
and other organizations, has decided to
locate here permanently, and has been en-
gagged by Joe Kramer for his band. Mr..
Criswell is a star performer on the cornet,
and will be warmly welcomed by his
Wheeling friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30
Mr.. ODBERT RESIGNS
AS A MEMBER OF TIKI BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS
His Successor Not Yet Elected The Appropriation
Ordinance Passed Once
More.
Second Branch.
Mr.. oDBERT RESIGNS.

In the Second Branch of Council last
evening, after the business incident to the
granting of liquor licenses had been dispos-
ed of, the resignation of Mr.. c. H. Odbert
as a member of the Board of Public Works,
was read and accepted. An attempt was
made to have an immediate joint session
for the purpose of electing successor to
Mr.. Odbert, but there were a number Of OBJ
ieetions from members of both political
parties, and the motion to go into session
with the First Branch failed. The Board
will thus consist of but two members for q
week or so.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30
study Of tho sunday School Lesson.

Each Saturday afternoon a meeting is
held in the cheerful parlOrs of the Young
Mems Christian Association, for the study
of the international Sunday School lesson.
The meeting begins at 5 o'clock and con
tinues for fifty minutes. For some time
past the class has been in charge of Rev.
DIR. Cooke. The teacher is very entertain
ing and thoroughly practical. Not only
Sunday School teachers, but scholars and
all who are interested in Bible study, are
urged to attend this delightful service.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30
NORTH MARKET STREET.

Mr.. Kenney offered the following,
which was adopted:
WHEREAS, North Market street is in a
deplorable condition therefore,
ResoIred, That the Board of Public Works
be and they are hereby requested to require
the Natural Gas Company to replace the
bOulders and put the street in the shape i'll
which they found it before laying their
mains, as required by the ordinance.
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CIRCUIT COURT.
The Business Transacted Before This Tri-
bunal Yesterday.

The Business Transacted Before This Tri-
bunal Yesterday.
In Part Two of this Court, in the case Of
J. f. ClStOr V. Charles Otto, the jury
found that the defendant held unlawful
possession of the buildings Nos. 1928 and
1926 Market street, and by reason of such
unlawful possession plaintiffs damages
were fixed ut 800.
Thirty additional jurors were ordered in
this Court for Monday, May 8.
In Part One, Judge Boyd, the case OF
the cityv. Julia Chisnel was continued.
A writ of certiordri was issued to w. II.
Caldwell, directing him to certify the evil
dence in the record in the case of John L.
Smith V. j. p. Rogers, executor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30
Transfer of Real Estate.

The following transfer ofreal estate was
left for record at Clerk Hooks Office yes
teriay:
Deed made April II, 1857, by Clark
Hanes and wife, and others, to w. A.
Wilson, for the north half of lot No los,
on the east side of Market street, North
Wheeling. Consideration, 81 800
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Inde1 70 New Adyertisements.
aEcoNp PAaR

8KCOND PACE
,us.cyon sale ef Island LOts-w.V. Hoge & Bro.
ltrOduee Fuel Gas
gfaegal Notice.
49, antei-Barber.
White Mountain FreezerS-NeSblu < Bro.
ATiate City stone Filter-Ewing Bros.
The New Citizens Building Association No. ,.
IN lost PoeketbOOk.
, Wanted-NOung Man In Store.
Concert aud Literary Entertainment-G. z. W.
A.
Dissolution NOgiee--HudSOn & Bayha.
Magic Tooth Powder-R. n. List.
FOURTH PACK.
Livery stable RemOyed-Peter Erb.
List OF Letters.
Religious Notices.
Cnuenra-Statement Of W. j. Mcdonald.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30

have now ON exhibit the largest
Inspiring and summer wOOlens
Pndllaeed for inspection I'm our city,
nder.h viii be made mp first-eIass NJ
reasonable prices
BAlbrlggan Underwear, I'm All sizes,
"a 81 90 a suit and upwards
q. HESS a SONS,
1881 Market street.
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Another Stray Baby.

Miss Kate Amend, domestic employed
at the residence of w. J. w. Cowden, on
North Front street, Island, gave birth to
boy baby about two weeks ago. The
girl states the father of the youngster is
John Sleith, who now resides at Troy, Gil
mer county, this State, but who was for
merly employed here. The girl remained
at Mr.. COwden's residence, by his permits
sion, for few days after thy Nah SSiS Hf the
baby, and then mother ana attaining -four
moved to, the home ofa relat
per portion of the city, VIII aa asilds Eulat.
are. sH sPsSiin'
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ABOUT THE CITY.
slight Blaze.

At 4:35 yesterday afternoon an alarm
from box %, called the department to
Fourteenth and Market streets, the cause
being blazing chimney at the residence
of Mrs. Ritz, No. 14l3 Market, up stairs
over John Welty's barber shop. No dam
age was done. The department made
splendid time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30
First Branch,
INDEFINITELY POSTPONED

In the First Branch, when the ordinance
amending the rules of the Board of Public
Works in relation to telegraph, telephone
and electric light poles came up, there was
a lively little discussion, which ended in
Mr.. McGregor moving to lay OH the table.
Mr.. Tracy moved to amend by indefinitely
postponing, and this latter motion pre-
vailed, ayes, Messrs. Dobbins, Faris,
Handlan, Happy, Kenney, Myles, Nc
Gregor, Schrebe, Tracy and Ulrich-lO.
Nays, Messrs. Delbrugge, Farrell and
SChultZe-3.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30

The steamer Andes leaves Wheeling for
Cincinnati ever Tuesday at 800 p. m, and
will sell excursion tickets to parties of five
or more. One week Of pleasure, beautiful
scenery and good music on the largest and
best steamer that comes to Wheeling. For
rates apply to Frank Booth or Capt. Chas.
Muhleman, Wheeling, w. Va.
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MEIGHMAsTERs.

There was an attempt in each Branch to
to have joint session for the election of
weighers, but there were too many opposed
to the idea of electiDg n member Of the
Board of Public Works, last night, TO risk
a meeting of both Branches. This bust
ness will come up at the next meeting,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30
THE DELINQUENT TAXES QUESTION.

A petition from August Brant, i'll rela-
ton to q suit for taxes brought against
him before Justice Gillespie, by City Col
lectOr Crawford, brought Mr.. Tracy to his
feet with q motion to refer it to the Com
mittee OH Claims. Mr.. Tracy made the
statement that Justice Gillespie was in
little scheme to make about five thousand
dollars out of the delinquent taxpayers
and the city together His motion to refer
to the Committee on Claims was agreed to.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30

The funeral of Mr.. Edward Pring took
place yesterday ut IL o'clock, from Frew
4 Bertschy's undertaking establishment.
Rev. Dornhlazer conducted the ceremony,
after which Mr.. Sid France and three of
his company who had come down from
Steubenyille to act rs pail bearers, carried
the remains to the hearSe. The remains
were inferred in the Peninsula cemetery,
short services being held at the grave.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30
Gnntlemen,s Rine SHOES.

Stacy Adams & Co. s genuine Kangaroo
shoes are unexcelled for style and wear
Any one wanting fine shoe should eX-
anime our large stock, which We have in
all widths and can fit any person.
j. W. AMICK,
1l43 Main Street.
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A FINE ENTERTAINMENT
Given by the Minerva Literary Society a
the Female College.

Given by the Minerva Literary Society at
the Female College.
The Minerva Literary Society of the
Wheeling Female College gave a fine enter
tainment in the College auditorium, last
evening A large number of invited guests
were present AMI enjoyed the rendition of
the programme and delightful social at
its conclusion. Misses Laura Conner,
Drusie Garden, Blanche Kirk and Maudc
Medill were the ushers, and they Officiated
in a charming manner. Following is the
programme, and each number WAS beauti-
fully rendered:
instrumental Purtani
Mary Hill.
Presidents Address. ........Annte Stevenson
ESSsy-' Rooms Minnie Parks
Vocal SOO...........-."A My Lover is a Sailor Lad
Sallie Steele.
Observation-Disclosures Mil" Sadie NiCkcrS
POem-"PrOpheCleS Mary Purneil
llNlFulneutAl SOlO........... La lNdnleTe
sydney Haviland.
Recitation The Moor's Revenge"
ThedOra Rosenberg,
Vocal Solo ..... .............." For Little While
Mrs. NJ. G.. Eickers.
COlOquy Love or Lucre Which,"
May Beall--Margaret Fritz.
~ W neeler
Vocal Soo........... Miss Sara Roemer
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Who Isl "Uookex the Dude an

Yesterdays Pittsburg Times contains
the following: ''COokey the Dude" has
got to go along with the dives. Word
was received at the Mayors office that
Cook had n wife and three children living
at Wheeling, and that he had deserted
them in shameful manner two or three
years ago Last night q detective was de-
tailed to inform COOkey that unless he
made himself scarce, he would be COM
PEELED to spend his summer vacation in
helping Superintendent Warmers large
family at ClaremOnt make broOms and all
such. ''COOkey the Dude" will soon be
slamming gates in another locality.
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Anttle Nrors Rottenness.

DIR. @. w. Kelly and George TrOngs
ere last evening arrested by Constable
-ehlin on warrant issued by Justice
be pubfkle, on complaint Of Mrs. Ham
,hee, 4 who charges them with having
lbortion on Lola V. Miller, her
.Ntyeee Inter, on April IA. Both men
AKl ed to jail in delanlt of$1 Z, 900
Ar appearance on Monday,
Ea-Dged to be the Sather Of the
-lFin9. The case viii no
:. x.azst reessdly spicy and interesting
- rOteetiYe A
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30

OPENING.-Mt Belleyiew Hotel will
open next Monday, May ID, by order oil
the Mt. Belleyiew Stock Company. All
persons wishing desirable rooms should
apply early to Frank Walter, Proprietor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30
Have Come.

Our spring stock of Ladies' and Gents
Fine Shoes, which we had made 10 order
for the trade, we are Offering at
q bargain. Call at lO42 Main street.
Jos. HAsExAUKR.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30

Twenty-Five Sample Jackets, with
Satin Hoods, NJ less than maEafse-
fureF's cost, AZ EMsHEIAER's.
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An Interesting Teachers Meeting.

The A and B teachers of the public
schools met yesterday afternoon in Web
ster school, full quota being present.
The subject discussed was school Govern
ment." Prof. A. NJ. Stevenson, of Mad
ison school, talked in very entertaining
manner on the subject, being followed by
Prof J. c. Gwynn, of Webster school. A
number of questions were propOunded by
the teachers present. Superintendent
Anderson closed with twenty minutes
talk on the same subject, during which he
complimented the teachers on their faith
ful attendance. The meeting, which is
the last one Of the year, was very interest
ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-30

Just reeeiyed-A lime Of travellers
Protective Association Bsdkes-
4. a. BILLION q CO.